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A belated thank you to the parent and teacher volunteers who helped water the garden over the dry summer months. With such a scorcher, we appreciated all the help we could get! We were also lucky to have the help of a SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) volunteer intern who watered and planed more seeds.

Thank you to Victoria Drive Business Improvement Association for their $250 Sponsorship of Norquay’s Carnival. Victoria Drive BIA is looking for Volunteers JUNE 14 Community Cleanup. Free food and entertainment. Let’s reciprocate their support and help the community look its best. KEEP VANCOUVER SPECTACULAR EVENT When: Sunday June 14th, 2015 Location: Jones Park on Victoria

We’re in need of parent volunteer coaches and drivers for Track and Field, grade 4/5 and grade 6/7 teams! The practices & meets are on Tuesday mornings and/or Thursday afternoons, from 3:00 – 5:00 on the following dates: Grade 6/7 – April 30, May 12 and final meet May 26th Grade 4/5 – May 7, May 19th and final meet

Pedalheads® after school bike program is offered at Norquay Elementary again this Spring! Time: Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM Dates: April 23rd – May 28th (5 sessions excluding May 21st due to our Carnival) Registration is currently open online at www.pedalheads.com/camp. Levels 1 to 6 will be offered. Click here for a description of levels to find the best fit for

Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Sale – April 2 in Lunch room after school. Unfortunately, Purdy’s cutoff date for chocolate orders was earlier than expected, but do not worry, there will be a small selection of chocolates for sale after school in lunchroom on April 2. Small Easter bunnies – $5 Caramel Mini Foiled Eggs (200g) –

PIZZA LUNCHES ARE RETURNING! Due to popular demand, Pizza Lunch Fridays are making a comeback. There will be four Fridays that PAC will offer Pizza for lunch for students. These dates are April 17, May 8, May 29 and June 12 Please look out for the order forms in your children’s backpacks. We will be

You are invited to help support John Norquay Elementary by purchasing your Easter Chocolates through the Purdys Easter Fundraising Program. Avoid line ups at the mall, purchase your Easter gifts at retail prices and John Norquay Elementary makes 25% profit on all purchases. Go to:https://www.purdysgpp.com/JoinAGroup.aspx?c=28839 Login with an existing account or create a new account.

We are at 23 out of 26 confirmed presenters! My goal is to have all presenters confirmed before spring break and I am almost there. Thanks for the help! We are working with RBC to confirm a keynote speaker. Stay tuned. Now it’s time to start collecting raffle prizes and food donations. The raffle will happen in May-